why did the colts do it???

well after everyone thought the steelers were going to win, bettis almost blew it with the fumble at the end of the 4th. god must have been going for the colts because you couldnt have had a better opprotunity in any game to get a second chance like that to win. someone please tell why the hell the colts decided to use stupid impossible pass plays 50yds out from the goal post when they could have eaisily used run or short routes to pick up the first and give the kicker a few extra yrds at least. they could have won that game they had no excuses now my little bro team is one step closer to the superbowl and my team is at home twiddling theyre thumbs, thanks colts

I can do nothing but agree. I mean who doesn't just pick up the first down and keep the drive going? The goal is to score and use the clock wisely. They had a whole 2 yards to go and 2 time outs left with plenty of time on the clock. Talk about just shooting yourself in the foot! Horrible play calling imho.

I can do nothing but agree. I mean who doesn't just pick up the first down and keep the drive going? The goal is to score and use the clock wisely. They had a whole 2 yards to go and 2 time outs left with plenty of time on the clock. Talk about just shooting yourself in the foot! Horrible play calling imho.

exactly they had every tool in the world to win that game how they lost is beyond words.

Damn the Colts choked big time. I think this loss will haunt them for a long time. This was supposed to be their year. They had homefield advantage, they had probably their best ever regular season and they were beaten by a team they had dominated earlier in the year. I guess that's why they play the games.

ask yourself this. When was the last time the colts were in a close game where dungy and manning needed to use wise clock managment??? they should have run on 3rd and two not thrown for 30 yrds. They were given this game on a silver platter!!!! Peytons head is to big for his arm!!!!!!

I can do nothing but agree. I mean who doesn't just pick up the first down and keep the drive going? The goal is to score and use the clock wisely. They had a whole 2 yards to go and 2 time outs left with plenty of time on the clock. Talk about just shooting yourself in the foot! Horrible play calling imho.

I absolutely agree!!!!...they could of thrown a few short passes, take a time out..THEN take one shot at the end zone, and if they dont make it, at least they given there kicker a shorter distance to kick, instead of going for the kill from the 30 yrd line. Perhaps this is what separates Manning from someone like Tom Brady or even Joe Montana, making the right decisions at the right time. Now granted Brady had a unlike bad game against Denver, but hey you cant always win them all the time, but at least Brady has already proven he's clutch under pressure in big games, something Mr Manning cant seem to do so far.

what im trying to figure out is why didnt the guy that picked up that fumble run down the sidelines instead of basically right into ben? ben never wouldve had an angle or the speed to get him but he insisted on making a move instead. and the only reason dungy might have been gone was he said he mightve retired after all that has happened to him this year.

I absolutely agree!!!!...they could of thrown a few short passes, take a time out..THEN take one shot at the end zone, and if they dont make it, at least they given there kicker a shorter distance to kick, instead of going for the kill from the 30 yrd line. Perhaps this is what separates Manning from someone like Tom Brady or even Joe Montana, making the right decisions at the right time. Now granted Brady had a unlike bad game against Denver, but hey you cant always win them all the time, but at least Brady has already proven he's clutch under pressure in big games, something Mr Manning cant seem to do so far.

I dont know what game you were watching but the the field goal would not have been for the kill as you say, it would have been a tie. If that call was not reversed none of what happened after would have happened. Aside from the fact that the steelers would have probably gotten a field goal to make it a 14 point game, if that call is not overturned Indy is down to 1 time out and the steelers down the ball. Game over.

This has been one of the most pitiful years in the playoffs in nfl that I can even remember. Almost every game has had some very bad calls that just about decided the game. The nfl needs to start canning some of these guys or put them back in nfl europe.

Also, Dungy's future in Indy is in question from what I'm told. One of my friends in Indy called me last night and said he may be on his way out. Not too sure what to think about that one.

truth be told Indy better worry more about how they are going to sign some of those key Free agents. As far as dungy, I think it just stinks baout his sun, but as you could see on T.V. we all know who the real head coach is, so they could pretty much just about hire any decent coach.

I dont know what game you were watching but the the field goal would not have been for the kill as you say, it would have been a tie. If that call was not reversed none of what happened after would have happened. Aside from the fact that the steelers would have probably gotten a field goal to make it a 14 point game, if that call is not overturned Indy is down to 1 time out and the steelers down the ball. Game over.

This has been one of the most pitiful years in the playoffs in nfl that I can even remember. Almost every game has had some very bad calls that just about decided the game. The nfl needs to start canning some of these guys or put them back in nfl europe.

what I meant to say about the kill is, Manning shouldnt have tried to go for the touchdown from the 30 yrd line, instead he should of thrown short passes to get closer to field goal range or try a shot at the end zone once your closer. I agree the officiating has been terrible, I'm glad the Steelers won, cause Indy did not deserve to win that game after that interception was ruled incomplete.

i think it weird the how manning is this generations marino and brady is the montana clone. manning is a better qb than brady just like marino was better than montana, but look who has all the rings history just repetes itself huh.

i think it weird the how manning is this generations marino and brady is the montana clone. manning is a better qb than brady just like marino was better than montana, but look who has all the rings history just repetes itself huh.

I think Manning has better physical talents and more passing skills than Brady, but Brady to me is the better qb overall, simply because Brady plays within his limits and doesnt do too much, especially under pressure. As for Marino, growing up in the 80's I watched and love Marino to death. Marino didnt have the defense and running game to go with his passing, so its unfair to say Manning is this decades Marino. Manning finally had the defense this year and didnt take advantage of it. Both Brady and Montana are cool, calm and precise under pressure. Give me the QB that can produce under pressure time after time over the big passing numbers that cant do it under pressure.

Manning poorly audibled all-game, he constantly sent recievers and backs out rather than them staying-home to block. the result, sacks, hurries and ultimately a loss.

manning pointed the finger at his oline for the loss - which is bull****. 5 guys can NEVER block 6 or 7, no matter if they are all-pros or not. manning kept changing the play and would send Dallas Clark or Edge James out rather than having them pick up a linebacker or blitzing safety.. You can audible Run, Pass AND BLOCK. Manning did a lot of pointing at the line of scrimage for no reason

he 'outthunk' himself in this one and should stop blaming other players for he own misreads

SuperBowl rings are hard to come by for QBs. There are only 23 starting QBs that have won 39 SuperBowl rings. This year will be 24! The NFL has only Brady, Johnson,
Dilfer, Warner and Favre, 5 guys who won rings as a starting QB. You can't tell me Johnson and Dilfer are better QBs than Marino and Manning.

The things you guys are saying about Peyton Manning were also said about John Elway & Steve Young before they came through with the big win. He still is young enough to break out in big games and win some Super Bowls.

I think Manning has better physical talents and more passing skills than Brady, but Brady to me is the better qb overall, simply because Brady plays within his limits and doesnt do too much, especially under pressure. As for Marino, growing up in the 80's I watched and love Marino to death. Marino didnt have the defense and running game to go with his passing, so its unfair to say Manning is this decades Marino. Manning finally had the defense this year and didnt take advantage of it. Both Brady and Montana are cool, calm and precise under pressure. Give me the QB that can produce under pressure time after time over the big passing numbers that cant do it under pressure.

marino is the greatest i dont care what anyone says, and thank god he was on my team! play his full carrer with just the dolphins. now i hope we dont trade ricky in the off season i will be so mad ill pull sabans balls out with a corkscrew.

marino is the greatest i dont care what anyone says, and thank god he was on my team! play his full carrer with just the dolphins. now i hope we dont trade ricky in the off season i will be so mad ill pull sabans balls out with a corkscrew.

ouch!....I still have a vintage Dolphins #39 jersey.... Larry Csonka is god!

marino is the greatest i dont care what anyone says, and thank god he was on my team! play his full carrer with just the dolphins. now i hope we dont trade ricky in the off season i will be so mad ill pull sabans balls out with a corkscrew.

Manning poorly audibled all-game, he constantly sent recievers and backs out rather than them staying-home to block. the result, sacks, hurries and ultimately a loss.

manning pointed the finger at his oline for the loss - which is bull****. 5 guys can NEVER block 6 or 7, no matter if they are all-pros or not. manning kept changing the play and would send Dallas Clark or Edge James out rather than having them pick up a linebacker or blitzing safety.. You can audible Run, Pass AND BLOCK. Manning did a lot of pointing at the line of scrimage for no reason

he 'outthunk' himself in this one and should stop blaming other players for he own misreads

I don't agree.

He said he didn't get protection. Which he did not. I didn't hear him blame players specifically (if he did... point me in the correct direction please). He simply said he did not get protection.

Can't deny that with 5 sacks, lots of forced throws and a few runs for his life.

He might have out thunk himself but I don't think so. I think the Steelers brought a much better game plan than the Colts were ready for. Did Manning "out think himself" in the Chargers game this year? Or the Patriots game last year int he play-offs?